by The First Student

Created on: August 17, 2011

Insanity

Is is so mad, indeed.
To enjoy life's beauty?
Or to stand up and say
that "I must do my duty?"

To choose love over wealth
and claim a success.
To be slapped by a foe,
and say to them "Bless"?

Can I enjoy a walk in the park
or a day out with friends?
No, I must look at my wallet,
and all the new trends.

Is it truly insane,
to simply own up?
To offer the truth,
and say "I messed up?"

How can it be true,
that cruelty is good?
That the purpose of life,
is "I could, so I should!"

What happened to kindness?
What happened to love?
The things that we need,
Yet are so devoid of!

The world says "Greed!"
For all else is insane!
"Forget about others,
and focus only on gain!"

To the world I say "Shame!"
And will call everyone lamented.
"For if love be insane,
Then we should all be demented!"

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